It wasn't one big moment. It was a hundred quiet ones.
For Redlands men — Sheldon QLD
Beginner friendly. Loaner gi included. Up to 16 classes a week in Sheldon.
For men ready to start. Not just thinking about it.
A quick form — then Ben personally calls you within the hour with everything you need to know about the 14‑Day Kickstart. No commitment, no pressure.
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From dads, shift workers, beginners, tradies, and lifelong athletes who walked through that door for the first time and stuck.
Work. Home. Repeat. Somewhere in that loop the version of yourself you actually respect got quiet. You've trained before — gyms, CrossFit, the routine. Fit enough, but not fired up. You don't need more motivation. You need an outlet, a real challenge, and people who'll hold you accountable.
You know the crawl home through Capalaba. The head running since 7am. Walking through the door and going quiet because there's just nothing left. That's not who you are — but it's what happens to good men carrying too much with nowhere to put it down. You need one hour where the only thing that exists is what's right in front of you on those mats.
Six years ago I was the bloke at 4:45am in the garage, deadlifts kicking me in the face, nobody in the room to push me the last 20%. A mate told me about BJJ. I made one of the best decisions of my life. That's why I built CGR Redlands. The bloke I was — fit enough but not fired up — is exactly who this Kickstart is built for.
111–117 Duncan Road
Sheldon QLD 4157
Carlson Gracie Redlands is part of the Carlson Gracie Gold Coast team, alongside Bundall and Currumbin. One of the most respected BJJ lineages in the world — right here in your backyard.
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